The vaunted rumble seat...

[gdmn852]

One of the “old timers “ I knew referred to cars with a trunk instead of R/S as a turtle back , not sure if that was a common reference then. He had also worked at a Ford agency before WW2 ,coupes were considered a business type car at that time, most customers would op for a sedan.

[McMimmcs]

Originally Posted by gdmn852

One of the “old timers “ I knew referred to cars with a trunk instead of R/S as a turtle back , not sure if that was a common reference then. He had also worked at a Ford agency before WW2 ,coupes were considered a business type car at that time, most customers would op for a sedan.

I have in my collection a 1924 Model T doctors roadster referred to as a turtle back. I bought a lot of cars in my career and still have a lot and I refer to the 24 as my biggest mistake!

[700rpm]

I think that turtleback nomenclature was unique to the T, like Flivver and Lizzy.

[McMimmcs]

Originally Posted by 700rpm

I think that turtleback nomenclature was unique to the T, like Flivver and Lizzy.

I think you are indeed correct !

[Brendan]

Originally Posted by Synchro909

IMO, a RS is a PITA!

i think so, my Roadster has one, i would rather have a trunk